reopened after a woman was hit by truck while she was jaywalking. several blocks of sunset was closed for several hours while police processed the scene. metro says the call came in around 6-45 and the victim was transported to u-m-c trauma where she was pronounced dead. we're told she was struck in the westbound travel lanes of sunset... and that the male driver of the truck and his female passenger are both cooperating with police. pedestrian is at fault... adding there are not crosswalks near the spot she was hit. also-- police say speed and and alcohol are not a factor. ((brittany edney)) >> metro says this is the 38th autoped fatality this year and the 92nd traffic related death. reporting live, brittany edney, 8 news now./// ((dave courvoisier)) hundred block south lamb boulevard. that's near vegas valley drive and karen. we're told the victim is an elderly man. the extent of his injuries are unclear. no word yet on how it happened or if anyone faces charges. ((denise valdez)) >> longer school days, silent lunches, and no sports! the major changes will be voted on wednesday at agassi prep academy. 8 news now learned about the possible takeover from a teacher. shakala alvaranga is live near lake mead blvd. and m-l-k with reaction from parents and upset students. shakal w complaint you've heard? ((shakala alvaranga)) >> denise, the biggest one is definitely the longer school days. both parents and students are worried they won't have time for other activities that they enjoy. this potential partnership is with democracy prep, which is a more rigorous and structured school model. ((shakala alvaranga)) and a lot of students ... "they call it a democracy but that's not really what it is when you're not listening to the voice of the people." ((shakala alvaranga)) don't like the idea. "i've been here since kindergarten and there has been a lot of changes but nothing as big as this." ((shakala alvaranga)) according to their website, the democracy prep model is built on a practice called "no excuses". here's the breakdown: no religious holiday's off. silent hallways during passing periods. and longer school days ... with class on saturdas. implemented at agassi. "where is that down time that social time that gives a child character and a personality?" ((shakala alvaranga)) some parents call the model hostile and prejudicial. "it's kind of surprising to me that they would even consider something like this that would kind of be detrimental to a lot of the families that it will effect." ((shakala alvaranga)) democracy prep already operates 17 schools across the country -- proven leader in urban charter turnaround. "i'm all for learning. that's amazing. but, there has to be a balance. without balance no child will succeed." ((shakala alvaranga)) 8 news now reached out to school officials tonight -- but they're keeping tight lipped about the situation. ((shakala alvaranga)) >> the governing board is expected to vote on the partnership wednesday at 5:30 in the school cafeteria. reporting live shakala alvaranga 8 news now. /// ((dave courvoisier)) the family of a stun arrested for reportedly plotting a school shooting... is coming to his defense. ccsd police say about a week ago a mother from arizona overheard her child speaking to the suspect via skype... about the school shooting. metro's armor unit searched the student's home where they found evidence... but did not specify what was found. it's also unclear if the teenager had access to weapons. he was arrested on campus thursday. 8 news now spoke to the suspects sister about the allegations. and that he does not deserve to be in there and that i-- he needs to get out he doesn't not belong in there he's wrongly accused )) ((dave courvoisier)) the student has been charged with making a terroristic threat. ccsd police say more charges are possible./// ((denise valdez)) police have arrested a suspect in connection to a valley woman's murder. 39-year-old jevon hudson faces one count of murder. he's accused in the murder of twenties who was found on a sidewalk near jones and alta shot in the head -- last week. investigators believe hudson was dating the victim. this is the 144th homicide in metro's jurisdiction./// ((dave courvoisier)) police need your help tracking down this suspect in connection 8 slot machine burglaries. the string of burglaries started in may across the north and northwest valley . police say the suspect would use a crowbar to pry open the slot machine and take the cash box. there is no clear description of the suspect, but police believe sedan, possibly a mercedes benz as getaway vehicle. if you know anything please call crimestoppers./// ((denise valdez)) the manhunt for an oklahoma suspect wanted in a deadly crime spree is now over. michael vance junior was killed last night in a shootout with law enforcement. vance is suspected of shooting and stabbing to death, his aunt and uncle more than a week ago. when authorities tried to take him into custody -- vance shot and wounded two officers. then went on to post live videos to faceboo to attack more people. late this afternoon, authorities arrested a man they say helped vance obtain a weapon and to evade police. /// ((dave courvoisier)) hard to believe we are just about week away from super tuesday. and that has candidates making one final push to claim the state of nevada. tonight hillary clinton announced she will stump here in las vegas wednesday. meanwhile the fbi's renewed investigation into hillary clinton's e-mail practices is getting a lot of attention in be hundreds of thousands of emails found on former new york congressman anthony weiner's laptop. weiner is the estranged husband of clinton confidante huma abedin. he is being investigated for allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to an underage girl. hillary clinton told supporters in ohio the fbi has no case when it comes to her emails. (((hillary clinton /d-presidential nominee) i know they will reach the same conclusion when they looked at my emails last year. )) ((dave courvoisier)) >> clinton's stop in las vegas this wednesday comes two a topic she plans to address. no word on a time or place but we will keep you updated as more details surface./// ((denise valdez)) over the weekend both sides of the aisle stumped here in las vegas as nevada continues to be a statistical toss-up in the race for the white house. donald trump stopped in las vegas for a rally at the venetian. among the topics trump touched on was his vision for his first 100 days of office and how he will go to washington to end corruption. ((donald trump/(r) presidential candidate: "when we and we are going to drain the swamp.")) ((denise valdez)) >> and on saturday joe biden rallied clinton supporters at a local union headquarters. he told workers clinton would work to protect worker's rights and her economic plan would help cut the cost of child care. were barely a week away from the general election. we are your election headquarters -- stay with 8 news now on air and online at las vegas now dot com./// ((dave courvoisier)) heads up on a closure on the i-15 starting this week. i-15 will close in both directions between craig road and speedway boulevard. the closures will take place between 9 p-m and 5 a-m sunday through thursday night until november 10th. it's all part of a project to widen the stretch of highway from four to six travel lanes while installing new lighting, signs and landscaping. ((denise valdez)) great night for all of those trick or treaters tonight. mostly clear skies and calmer winds. breezes earlier have subsided around the region giving way to a nice halloween day and night. expecting temps to cool off to the 60's by nightfall and temps are actually 10 degrees cooler than yesterday with the passage of the cold front and now cool north breezes. ................. .................. .... here's your halloween forecast tonight dropping to the 60's after 70's this afternoon. winds stay light thankfully after those bigger breezes yesterday and today. humidity still remains higher than what we typically get in the desert. low 60's by late tonight. little cabbage patch kid in a box! -and check out christine's squad of trick or treaters! we want to thank all of our viewers who shared their halloween memories! ((dave courvoisier)) there is a championship fight in las vegas this weekend. fight week offcially gets underway with the arrivals tuesday and a las vegan is heading the big show. ((denise valdez)) >> we also have some helful hints to make sure you little trick or treaters can enjoy thier halloween candy with out and major health risks./// ((denisea in the in the we've learned a lot about how joe heck works. follow the money. he called nevada's foreclosure crisis a "blip" some of the same banks who caused the crisis. and then there's money he's taken from payday lenders who charge 521% interest. heck co-sponsored legislation protecting their predatory practices. add it all up, and joe heck is working for corporate special interests. and that doesn't work for nevada. senate majority pac is responsible for the content have some trick or treaters who have a mountain of candy on their hands. he's a few tips to make sure those sweet treats are enjoyed safely. first, make sure your kids know they should not eat any candy until all the items have been inspected. also, eat only factory-wrapped treats -- toss home-made items unless you know the person who made them. make sure to toss items with pinholes, tears or that have an unusual appearance or smells. experts say you should also check expiration dates and be heard of. basically -- when in doubt, throw it out. ((dave courvoisier)) last minute merges on highways are often blamed for causing road rage. but engineers in a handful of states are now encouraging drivers to use the so- called zipper merge. it's when drivers wait until the final moments to join a single lane of traffic before construction zones. several studies point to benefits of late or zipper merging ... including up to 50% shorter lines ... a reduction in speeds around construction workers... and drivers reporting less anxiety other states aren't entirely convinced. (( (mark dinger / ca dept of transportation spokesman) "we don't want those people to cut in at the very last second. not only can it lead to road rage incidents but again it can lead to sudden breaking which can cause a direct collision.")) ((dave courvoisier)) >> at least eight states have encouraged drivers to use the "zipper merge" system by putting up signs asking drivers to use both lanes and take turns. but so far it has not taken off here in our state./// ((denise valdez)) italy's prime minister earthquake leveled villages on sunday. it struck just north of norcia ---affecting many of the same areas that were already damaged by the deadly amatrice quake back in august. so far no deaths are reported--but there are injuries-- and 15-thousand people are without power. nerves are on edge as hundreds of aftershocks hit the area. three earthquakes have hit the area in less than a week./// (( turned out to be a nice day today withw highs. clouds mixed with a little sunshine as the passage of the cold front was followed by some north breezes and some high clouds around the region. winds are now light so far, but could see the return of some overnight breezes. ............. ...................... ........... turning to the radar clouds have streamed in from the south but we remain dry. we do see another upper level low around northern california that could increase wind again tomorrow but not expecting a round of strong wind this time the low moves onshore but we still remain dry. before another closed low comes into the desert southwest from northwest mexico and arizona bringing slight showers chances and clouds late week for mainly northern arizona. ................................ ... ................ looking around the nation...it's going to be a wet and cloudy halloween for the pacific northwest, while record breaking heat hits the southern plains and over to the southeast and some areas of the mid-atlantic states. temps there could reach into the 80's and summer-like temps will continue. ...................... ............. .................. tonight expect lows in the mid 50's and chilly by morning and the temps drop overnight and help aid that. looks like more sunshine with cooler highs again in the 70's to 60's for some parts of the region. we will see some breezes pick up, but they should not be what we saw on sunday nor will any wind alerts be issued. ................................ ... ................... neighborhood by neighborhood temps will climb to only the 70's for tuesday with the mildest temps over to the eastside of town where we're lower in elevation. coolest spots will be near the foothills and mount charleston as we set up for cool but comfortable tuesday. breezes will kick back in overnight giving way to some wind but staying mainly light breezes and not windy. ......... .......................... .................... extended forecast calls for cool midweek and beyond. should jump up near 80 again and unseasonably mild for this time of year. first week of november stays cool and look for more clouds and wind to develop. breezes by midweek and showers in the northwest arizona mainly late workweek. ((dave courvoisier)) a las vegas boxer is in >> lots of doors will swing open if jessie vargas beats manny pacquiao. ((chris maathuis)) >> not only will doors swing open but dollar signs will suddenly look much bigger. jessie vargas is practicing some tricks before saturday's anticipated treat. plus... guess who did the monster mash? more coming up here on channel 8. ((chris maathuis)) i alone can fix it! bomb the [bleep] out of 'em. i'd like to punch him in the face. i like people that weren't captured, okay? he's a mexican! she ate like a pig... i moved on her like a [bleep] i did not say that... i love war. yes, including with nukes. blood coming out of her... they're rapists... wrong. there has to be some form of punishment. such a nasty woman. i wanna be unpredictable. ...on 5th avenue and shoot somebody... she's a slob... i don't remember! and you can tell them to go [bleep] themselves! priorities usa action is responsible vegas. senator manny pacquiao is stepping back into the ring and this time he's fighting las vegan jessie vargas. vargas is coming off a knockout win and will step into big spotlight this saturday. he's never headlined such a big fight... but he's now a welterweight champion and feels this is his time, especially with his new trainer and coach dewey cooper. jessie vargas/boxer: "he got me back on my game to when i was a kid having fun and actually trying to hurt somebody.. the minute is see the opening i take it and stay age the fighter mentality has changed along with the trainers and team and they're bringing out the best in me." bob arum/top rank pres.: "i must say when people said to me you're taking a chance because jessie was largely unknown to the general public, which was sort of true... i said watch this kid, not only has he shown everybody great fighter he is with his work ethic promotion." ((chris maathuis)) jessie has worked tirelessly promoting the fight. if you'd like to see the fighters... arrivals are tomorrow at the south valet at the wynn beginning at 12:30. ((chris maathuis)) bears hosting the vikings in monday night football... it's the return of chicago quarterback jay cutler who's been out nursing an injury. so here we go. the monster mash tonight. bears sacked vikings q-b sam bradford 5 times... got hit nine more times. happy halloween now here's something scary... the league's best defense giving up big chunks of yardage. rookie running back jordan howard somehow gets into the secondary, and the rookie from indiana races 69 yards.. longest run from scrimmage since 2009 and second longest since 1989. the vikings gave up over 400 yards to chicago... has been arrested and charged with murder... stemming from a late night halloween party at a hollywood night club. 34 year old dietrich canterberry, who played defensive line for unlv from 2000-through-2003 is being held on 2 million dollars bond for the beating death of devion jelkes he was apparently leaving the scene in a party bus when he was caught by police. a fight apparently broke out at about 2:30 this morning outside ((chris maathuis)) t-mobile arena will be rockin' with the professional bull riders ridin' into las vegas with over 30 of the best bull riders in the world. it's going to be different this year... something unique about the event about the event. not only has it moved from the t&m... but the configuration is unique. history will be made here. three chutes and a stage. three of the four corners will feature bullriding chutes and the fourth will be a stage for music acts. sean gleason/ceo pbr: "this is the first time we've tried anything like this we're fortunate to work with building back the chutes into the corner and make it pretty exciting." ((chris maathuis)) the setup will also feature a center stage for the pbr clowns to perform. ((chris maathuis)) finally... back to fights this weekend... four championship fights are on the card including filippino nonito donaire fighting las vegan jessie magdelano. what we know about boxers are this. they've got the biggest posse and the most obedient. nonito donaire/boxer: victory,, roar... victory... that's who i am." ((denise valdez)) our scary stories for halloween right after this./// it's hard to make the past dissappear, but danny tarkanian is trying. he'd rather you forget about all of his failed runs for congress, senate, and secretary of state. ...and the shady record that killed his chances every time. the property taxes tarkanian skipped out on for years... mers he represented... all those fake charities he helped set up. he can try all he wants, but danny tarkanian just can't bury his past. house majority pac is responsible for the content of this advertising. i'm catherine cortez masto and i approve this message. as a doctor, i see how decisions in washington impact my patients here in nevada. so even though i'm a republican, i won't be voting for joe heck. to defund planned parenthood, which thousands of women depend on for cancer screenings. and heck opposes a woman's right to choose even when her health is at risk. for me and my patients, our show we do the strange stories but in the spirit of halloween we're doing three scary stories. ((denise valdez)) this new york burger king gave their customers a scare dressing up as the ghost of mcdonalds. the entire restaurant was covered in a white sheet with cut out eye holes and had mcdonalds written in black spray paint. the sign read boooo!, just kidding we still flam happy halloween!/// ((tedd florendo)) how about an anatomically correct chocolate human skull for a halloween treat. this is the brain-child of the black chocolate company. each skull is handcrafted for each individual customers. the skulls come in dark chocolate, chili chocolate, and caramel. according to their website the skulls will stay in tact if you store them in cool dry area. each skull made to order goes for about 120 bucks./// ((chris maathuis)) ever wondered which it aint the big apple. career builder examined 53 metropolitan areas on how they would be able to contain an outbreak, find a cure and food supply. at number one boston. while new york came in at the bottom of the list. and don't expect to thrive here in las vegas... we came in at number 44./// ((dave courvoisier)) that's all for us live at eleven. >> the late show with stephen colbert is next. narrator: the target... seniors. danny tarkanian set up thirteen seniors... fronts for telemarketing schemes. seniors lost millions from the scams danny tarkanian helped set up. jacky rosen has always led with integrity. in congress, jacky rosen will protect seniors and strengthen social security. and jacky rosen will always be responsible with your tax dollars. jacky rosen: i'm jacky rosen and i approved this message. we've got a choice to make. jacky rosen wants to build an economy that works for all of us, expanding solar energy, and improving our schools. but with danny tarkanian, you can't escape the sleaze. tarkanian lost $17 million in a failed development scheme and stuck taxpayers with the bill. he even helped set up fake charities used to scam nevada seniors. danny tarkanian's out for himself. dccc is responsible ? >> i think it's probably going to be her or donald trump. >> i wish they could just get along. >> donald trump. hillary clinton is a liar. a big liar. >> the inside of my eye patch smells like hot dogs. >> history, first woman president. >> when will this be over. donald trump is always shouting. >> what's going to happen? i don't know. obviously, hillary is steeped

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